Send us a text The dichotomy between Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs), examining the strategic, economic, and, most critically, the sustainability implications of each approach. It frames the LLM ecosystem as a centralized paradigm that requires massive, high-cost, resource-intensive hyperscale data centers, leading to immense operational burdens concerning energy consumption, water usage, and carbon emissions. Conversely, the SLM movement is presented as a decent...
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